After Years on the Street, She Collected Bottles to Survive—Then Her Life Took an Unexpected Turn

For years, Rita’s life was defined by loss and survival. After the heartbreaking death of her only son, everything changed. With no close support system and nowhere to turn, she found herself living on the streets, collecting bottles and recyclable items just to afford food. Each day became a struggle to meet the most basic needs, while the emotional continue reading …